Tennessee Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom Garden Grants
Eligibility
Tennessee K-12 teachers and schools. Projects must connect agriculture and gardening to classroom learning across any subject area.
Program Goals
Tennessee Farm Bureau's Ag in the Classroom program provides classroom garden grants to help Tennessee teachers integrate agriculture, food systems, and plant science into K-12 instruction. The program builds agricultural literacy and connects students to the farming and food systems that sustain Tennessee communities.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications are submitted through the Tennessee Farm Bureau website. Cycle timing and deadlines vary by year. Monitor tnfarmbureau.org for the current application.
Cycle Notes
Annual cycle. Exact timing varies. Monitor tnfarmbureau.org for current grant openings and deadlines.
Grant Award Amount
Small classroom and school garden grants. Award amounts are set each cycle and vary. Visit tnfarmbureau.org for current amounts.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
- CHARGE Battery Pack for micro:bit — a compact rechargeable power solution that makes micro:bit projects fully portable
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Tennessee Farm Bureau Ag grants?
Tennessee K-12 teachers and schools. Projects must connect agriculture and gardening to classroom learning.
How much funding is available?
Small classroom garden grants. Amounts vary by cycle. Check tnfarmbureau.org for current amounts.
Can Farm Bureau grants be used for STEM tools?
Yes. Ag in the Classroom grants can support hands-on science tools that align to agriculture and plant science learning goals.
How do Tennessee teachers apply?
Monitor tnfarmbureau.org for current application details and deadlines.
How can Forward Education help?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents and letters of support. Our Climate Action Kit connects to plant science and environmental sustainability topics.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Tennessee standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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